The A83 Trunk Road (Campbeltown) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road) Order 2026

The Scottish Ministers give notice that they have made the above Order under sections 2(1) and (2), 4(1) and 16A of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, which will have the effect of temporarily prohibiting traffic on that length of the A83 Tarbet – Lochgilphead – Campbeltown Trunk Road from its junction with the B842 Main Street, Campbeltown, in a south easterly direction along Hall Street, Campbeltown to its junction with New Quay Roundabout, a distance of 300 metres or thereby.

The Order, which is required to facilitate the Campbeltown Kilt Walk 2026 and to enable members of the public to watch this event, will be in operation from 00:01 hours on 13 June to 00:01 hours on 14 June 2026. It is anticipated that the restrictions will only be in operation for approximately 30 minutes during these times and will only have effect in relation to such part or parts of the length of road as is indicated by the appropriate traffic signs. The Order does not apply to vehicles being used in an emergency for fire brigade, ambulance, police or coastguard purposes, or a vehicle being used for facilitating the holding of the relevant event.

Alternative routes

An alternative route is not required.

For information about roadworks on motorways and trunk roads visit www.traffic.gov.scot

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Transport Scotland
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UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 Compatibility Consideration and Narration of Statement of Compatibility

The Scottish Ministers have made the following statement regarding children’s rights.

“In accordance with section 23(2) of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 (the Act), the Scottish Ministers certify that, in their view, The A83 Trunk Road (Campbeltown) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road) Order 2026, is compatible with the UNCRC requirements as defined by section 1(2) of the Act.”

Start date 13 Jun 2026 End date 15 Jun 2026 Status Region